In recent weeks, Israeli officials had laid out strategies for a possible attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, potentially slated for next month. However, following extensive debates within his administration—balancing the traditionally hawkish views against more cautious perspectives—Trump decided against involving the U.S. militarily. The discussions revealed a division within his cabinet, where some officials were skeptical about the efficacy of a military strike in genuinely curtailing Iranian ambitions while simultaneously avoiding a broader conflict.

Despite initial optimism from Israeli officials regarding U.S. support for an attack intended to delay Iran’s nuclear weapon development by at least a year, the consensus emerged to explore negotiation avenues instead. This pivot highlights Trump's evolving strategy in his second term, aiming to steer clear of further military engagements in the region and focusing on securing a deadline-bound negotiation with Iran over its nuclear program.